The problem
On certain motorcycles, the sidestand may not retract as designed if contact is made with the ground when the vehicle is in motion.
The risk
This could, in turn, disrupt the stability of the motorcycle leading to a crash, causing death or injury to the rider.
The fix
Dealers will replace the sidestand pivot bolt with a similar bolt that is .100 Inch longer free of charge. This change will allow the sidestand to operate as designed. The recall began may 5, 2005. Owners may contact buell at 1-414-343-8400.
Contacts
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov.
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Buell dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 05V148000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.